| Model Number |
92132 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available (3191)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Skin Irritation (2076)
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This report is submitted on december 15, 2017, by cochlear ltd.On behalf of cochlear americas.(b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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Per the clinic, the patient developed skin irritation with re-occurring discharge and skin breakdown at the implant site.Subsequently, the patient was treated with silver nitrate cream locally, and a course of oral antibiotics (date not reported).The implanted device remains insitu.The patient will continue to be routinely managed by their healthcare provider.
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